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Valtix

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Chris Rustunlockedknows Praveen Patnala · together at Nexsi Systems (overlapped)
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Valtix, now part of Cisco as Multicloud Defense, provides automated network security across multiple cloud environments. The product is aimed at organizations securing workloads spanning multiple public clouds.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Founders & leadership

PPPraveen Patnala
Praveen PatnalainFounderPraveen Patnala co-founded Valtix, a cloud security startup focused on automated network security across multiple cloud environments, where he served as VP Engineering before Cisco's acquisition. He previously worked as an engineer at Google Cloud Platform and held early engineering roles at Andiamo, BloomReach, and LaserLike, with expertise in infrastructure, security, networking, and systems; he holds an M.S. in Computer Science from UNC Chapel Hill and a B.Tech from IIT Madras.

Investors · 6

Cisco InvestmentsSan Jose
Firebolt Ventures Management Company, LlcPalo Alto
Vertex VenturesPalo Alto · $500K – $10M
WingPalo Alto · $200K – $20M
Trinity VenturesreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $6M
TSGreported · 2 sourcesColumbus

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$12.5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2021

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

Cisco to acquire Valtix to enhance its Security Cloud portfolio - SiliconANGLEsiliconangle.com · Feb 2023Cloud-Native Network Security Platform Valtix Raises $12.5 Millionpulse2.com · Feb 2021Cloud-native network security startup Valtix raises $12.5M - SiliconANGLEsiliconangle.com · Jan 2021Valtix raises $12.5 million as cloud native security becomes more urgent | VentureBeatventurebeat.com · Jan 2021Valtix Secures Strategic Investments from Cisco Investments and TSG, Names Former Juniper and Big Switch Executive Douglas Murray CEOprnewswire.com · Jan 2021Valtix Raises over $14M in Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Jun 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does Valtix do?
Valtix, now part of Cisco as Multicloud Defense, provides automated network security across multiple cloud environments. The product is aimed at organizations securing workloads spanning multiple public clouds.
Who founded Valtix?
Valtix was founded by Praveen Patnala.
Who are Valtix's investors?
Valtix's investors include Cisco Investments, Firebolt Ventures Management Company, Llc, Vertex Ventures, Wing, Trinity Ventures, TSG.
How much funding has Valtix raised?
Valtix has disclosed $12.5M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.